The Size Effect of School District on Fiscal Management, Administrative Leadership, and Student Achi The purpose of this study was to investigate the size effect of school districts in rural Pennsylvania on fiscal management, administrative leadership, and student academic achievement. The data analyzed in this study is Pennsylvania System of School Assessment by Pennsylvania Department of Education and Common Core of Data by National Center for Educational Statistics. This study compared several indicators in each of those three areas between big and small rural school districts. Fiscal manageAuthor(s): Gong, Yi

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The PROLEARN Roadmap for the desired state in 2020 of Technology Enhanced Professional Learning The main content of this document is a summary of recent findings from a pan-European Roadmapping exercise lead by the PROLEARN NoE on the future of Technology-Enhanced Professional Learning (TEPL). The results are presented in terms of: a) visions describing the desired future state b) identified gaps between the current state of the art and the visions (Gap analysis) and c) actions recommended to fill the identified gaps.,Research report of the ProLearn Network of Excellence (IST 507310), DeliAuthor(s): Kamtsiou Vana,Naeve AmbjÃ¶rn,Kravcik Milos,Burgos

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Social Software for Professional Learning:
Examples and Research Issues Life-long learning is a key issue for our knowledge society. With social software systems new heterogeneous kinds of technology enhanced informal learning are now available to the life-long learner. Learners outside of learning institutions now have access to powerful social communities of experts and peers who are together forging a new web 2.0. This paper reviews current work in pan-European initiatives that impact upon life-long learning via views of professional learning, learner competence Author(s): Klamma Ralf

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Towards Web-Based Education of Demography This paper describes steps taken towards introducing Web-based educational technology in teaching demography at the university level. Traditionally, demography is taught by giving lectures to the students, who are then expected to study from textbooks and exercise in demographic calculus. Some students find this way of learning monotonous and exhausting, hence their motivation gradually drops. Modern learning technology can help prevent such a situation, at least to an extent. Of course, using aAuthor(s): Devedzic Mirjana,DevedÅ¾iÄ Vladan

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Mathematical Logic and Deduction in Computer Science Education Mathematical logic is a discipline used in sciences and humanities with different point of view. Although in tertiary level computer science education it has a solid place, it does not hold also for secondary level education. We present a heterogeneous study both theoretical based and empirically based which points out the key role of logic in computer science, computer science education and knowledge representation. We focus on the key contrast of semantics and syntax, the resolution principle Author(s): Habiballa Hashim,Kmet' Tibor

New Distributed Research Practices and Scientific Immersion of Graduate Students with the Support of MENTOR is a multidisciplinary research training program for graduate students in research field of mobility and posture disorders. Its members are distributed in a number of institutions across Montreal, creating challenges for the processes of collaborative research, joint supervision and scientific immersion. The purpose of our research project is to propose new distributed research and supervision practices supported by ICTs. In order to do this, we are designing a model of technological apprAuthor(s): Lessard Lysanne,Henri France,Hagemeister Nicola,Da

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Une approche pro-pédagogique du diagnostic cognitif dans les STI: conception, formalisation, et imp In an Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS), issues related to the design and the implementation of the cognitive diagnosis (DC) of learner's behavior is addressed intuitively according to the specific goals of this STI. From a purely operational viewpoint, this approach is not really bad since the STIs arising from it, "work". However, when it comes to give to DC a pedagogical dimension in the human tutors, a look into perspective on more fundamental considerations promotes reflection in this direcAuthor(s): Tchetagni Josephine

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A Bayesian Student Model without Hidden Nodes and Its Comparison with Item Response Theory The Bayesian framework offers a number of techniques for inferring an individual's knowledge
state from evidence of mastery of concepts or skills. A typical application where such a
technique can be useful is Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT). A Bayesian modeling scheme,
POKS, is proposed and compared to the traditional Item Response Theory (IRT), which has been
the prevalent CAT approach for the last three decades. POKS is based on the theory of
knowledge spaces and constructs item-to-item graAuthor(s): Desmarais Michel C,Pu Xiaoming

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Remote Training via WEB for Operation and Maintenance of a
Rain Monitoring Equipment using PHP and G The aim of this paper is to present the development and implementation of an interactive environment via WEB for the training of non-centralized technician teams that work with the maintenance of ambient monitoring equipment. The case presented here is concerned to the network of Pluviologgers installed in the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The tools used for the construction of the WEB environment and, also, the requirements are detailed. The methodology and the techniques presented in this cAuthor(s): Regis Adriano,Vieira Hamilton Justino,Ferreira Gol

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Purpose and design of an ePortfolio The focus of this contribution is the relationship between the purpose to use an ePortfolio and its design. By highlighting the relationship between purposes and design of an ePortfolio, we want to present a framework that gives directives to use an ePortfolio in an educational context. When used for lifelong learning and / or assessment for learning, student-ownership and reflection are important characteristics. When used for accreditation (=assessment of learning) the use of standarAuthor(s): Callens Jean Claude,Elen Jan

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Collaborative learning - New learning models and applications Distance education  defined as education that takes place when the learner and the instructor are in separate location  is undergoing changes throughout the world. The teaching environment is undergoing a major shift as more and more programs are offering classes online. This shift is due to rising costs in education, enrollment management issues, and an evolution in the use of distance learning.Author(s): Nedelcut Nelida,Ciprian Pop,Nedelcut Sebastian

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Implementation Process of ePortfolio at FH JOANNEUM This paper describes the design of Portfolio and its application at FH JOANNEUM in a range of contexts where it will be used to make learning outcomes visible and to facilitate personal development planning. The flexibility of the ePortfolio architecture is appraised and the integration with virtual learning environments is discussed. Preliminary findings from evaluation studies (feedback / data obtained from students, graduates and staff evaluations and discussions, and relevant points arising Author(s): Hiller Bettina,Pauschenwein Jutta,Sandtner Heimo,S

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The positive impact of virtual environments across cultures: understanding the experience of the afr The technology of change is rapid, it is all encompassing, and it is inescapable. The question emerges in this swift acquisition of new technology  what is lost and what is gained? Traits such as social introversion and defensiveness can inhibit traditional styles of communication. It is believed that electronic communication tools can facilitate communication with certain personality traits and cultural groups and remove some communication barriers across cultures. For this exploratory study Author(s): Hogg Jerri Lynn,Saba Lynne,Hodges Pat,Penn Nolan

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Future Potential of ICT Implementation in University Education in Jordan The emerging information and communication technology (ICT) has become a strategic alternative for universities all over the world to enhance learning and deliver both quantity and quality programs. The status of ICT infrastructure in Jordan is investigated through a number of core indicators to identify the underlying factors which emerge as serious obstacles to the progress of university eEducation. Findings show that Jordan has made a good progress in international ranking in both the networkAuthor(s): Al-Zoubi Abdallah,Kahhaleh Bassam,Hasan Omar,Kharo

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Information technology in forming cognitive skills In the authors opinions, the most important role of education process is forming developed cognitive skills, such as interdisciplinary critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, but enabling role of information technology in forming cognitive skills is not estimated enough. Accomplishing the investigation of the forming cognitive skills authors discovered similarity between study modules method and work with information.Author(s): Zeidmane Anda,Vintere Anna

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ePortfolios in Education - Learning Tools or Means of Assessment? ePortfolios are collections of electronic evidence which capture the idea of lifelong learning ePortfolios at school can support the documentation of competences better than normal tests and assessments. The acquired competences may further be transfered from school to the world of work. On the other hand ePortfolios are powerful tools for learning and reflecting.Author(s): Dorninger Christian,Schrack Christian

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Partners in Learning in Australian Schools Elevating teachers Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) skills to integrate technology into the curriculum is of crucial importance. It helps educators align technology with students learning goals, and to more actively engage students in the learning process. Charles Sturt University (CSU) has developed a Graduate Certificate course aimed at enhancing the ICT skills of teachers for this purpose. A substantial part of the program is based on the Microsoft Partners in Learning (PiAuthor(s): Messing John,Altas Irfan,Howarth Jason